Sanwo-Olu appoints Pelumi Nubi, a solo driver from London to Lagos, tourism ambassador
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Governor Babajide Sanwo-Olu of Lagos State has appointed a 28-year-old travel content creator, Pelumi Nubi, as the state tourism ambassador. This was made known yesterday by the governor’s Senior Special Assistant on New Media, Jubril Gawat, in a tweet on X. Nubi, who completed her solo road trip from London, United Kingdom, to Lagos, Nigeria […]
Lagos Govt appoints viral dancing corps member as Youth Ambassador
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The Lagos State government has named Osawere Austin Dayo, a corps member who recently went viral on social media, as a Youth Ambassador. Dayo, a Theatre Arts graduate from the University of Ibadan (UI), is currently doing his national youth service at King’s College Annex in Lagos, but gained public attention a few days ago […]
Lagos Bans Styrofoam, Other Single Use Plastics
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The Lagos State Government has banned the use and distribution of single-use plastics, such as Styrofoam, in the state. Commissioner of Environment and Water Resources, Tokunbo Wahab, who made this known in a statement yesterday, said the decision was in response to the environmental threat posed by single-use plastics, particularly non-biodegradable styrofoams, adding that the […]
Eko Bridge Will Be Accessible To Vehicles By May 31st
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The Federal Controller of Works in Lagos State, Engr. Umar Bakare has stated that a section of Eko Bridge “closed to vehicular traffic”, would be open by May 31. Bakare said that rehabilitation works on the bridge is ongoing, especially at the fire-damaged section of Apongbon. In a statement, he added that work is being […]
Sanwo-Olu Increases Lagos Workers’ Salary By 20%
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Lagos State Governor, Babajide Sanwo-Olu, has increased the salaries of workers in the state by 20 per cent, shortly after he secured a second term in office. In a circular by the Head of Service, Hakeem Muri-Okunola, the governor reiterated his administration’s determination to improve the welfare and well-being of public servants in Lagos State. […]
Lagos Government reduces transport fare by 50% over cash and fuel scarcity
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The Lagos State Governor, Mr. Babajide Sanwo-Olu has announced the reduction of transportation fare in the state by 50 per cent. While addressing journalists yesterday at the Lagos House in the Marina, Gov. Sanwo-Olu said from 9th of February that all Lagos state transport operators such as BRT buses, LAGRIDE taxi-scheme, First Mile and Last […]
Governor Sanwo-Olu orders the prosecution of the truck owner and driver that claimed lives at Ojuelegba
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The Governor of Lagos State, Gov. Babajide Sanwo-Olu, on Monday ordered theimmediate prosecution of the truck owner and the driver that claimed the lives ofnine persons at Ojuelegba area of the state. Sanwo-Olu, in a statement issued by the Lagos State Commissioner for Informationand Strategy, Mr Gbenga Omotoso, after receiving an interim report on the […]